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What is RØDE CallMe?

RØDE CallMe is a new feature for the RØDECaster Pro II and RØDECaster Duo, designed to facilitate remote audio communication. CallMe provides direct, low-latency audio connections over Wi-Fi or Ethernet. This functionality allows users to connect to remote guests from other RØDECaster units or via a web browser, integrating their audio directly into the RØDECaster for broadcasting or recording.

Developed in partnership with Vortex Communications, it is designed to overcome the core limitations of standard Voice over IP, which typically delivers low-quality, heavily compressed audio that doesn’t integrate as seamlessly into professional workflows.

Superior Audio Fidelity: The system is designed to provide significantly enhanced audio quality, suitable for professional broadcasting and podcasting. All plans offer notable improvements over standard VoIP. This eliminates the conventional "telephone sound." 

Seamless Workflow Integration: To refine the workflow and reduce management of separate applications, CallMe is operated directly through the RØDECaster interface. This streamlines the entire production process. Calls are assigned to a fader and benefit from the complete suite of APHEX processing, just like a local microphone.

Advanced Calling Features: The native integration facilitates a professional call-handling experience. Features include direct RØDECaster-to-RØDECaster calling (RC Call) with options to save contacts, the capability to queue up to two callers while one is live, and straightforward Web Calling for guests to join via a browser link.


Wie greifen Sie auf CallMe zu?

Sie können auf diese neue Funktion für den RØDECaster Pro II und RØDECaster Duo zugreifen, indem Sie sicherstellen, dass Ihr Gerät auf die neueste Firmware aktualisiert ist. Um sicherzustellen, dass Ihr Gerät die neueste Firmware verwendet, nutzen Sie die RØDECaster App.

Sie müssen Ihren RØDECaster Pro II oder RØDECaster Duo in unserem Kontoportal registrieren, um auf die CallMe-Funktionen zugreifen zu können.


Hier registrieren

Note

You can access the CallMe feature on your RØDECaster Pro II or RØDECaster Duo by updating your device to firmware version 1.6.5 and ensuring your RØDECaster App is version 2.0.98 or newer.

Subscriptions

Once registered, you'll be able to select CallMe from the three available subscription plans for each of your devices.

*Calls on the RØDE CallMe Lite and RØDE CallMe plans are one hour long unless extended by the host by another hour. At the one-hour mark, there will be a warning, then unless extended by the host the call will be terminated.

Setting up CallMe

CallMe einem Fader zuweisen

Um den CallMe-Kanal einem Fader zuzuweisen, ist der Vorgang derselbe wie bei der Zuweisung eines Mikrofons oder USB Eingangs. Sie müssen den CallMe-Kanal einem Fader-Kanal zuweisen, um dessen Audio zu steuern.

  1. Tippen Sie auf den Fader-Kanal, den Sie verwenden möchten.
  2. Tippen Sie auf das Einstellungssymbol (Zahnrad).
  3. Wählen Sie im Quellenauswahlbildschirm 'CallMe'.
  4. Tippen Sie auf das grüne Häkchen, um zu bestätigen.

Connect to the Internet

To use the CallMe functions, a stable internet connection is essential.

You can connect your RØDECaster to the internet in the following ways:

  • Wi-Fi (connecting to a strong Wi-Fi network directly from your RØDECaster)
  • Ethernet (connecting an Ethernet cable directly to your RØDECaster)

Call options with CallMe

The CallMe feature allows you to make direct calls to and from your RØDECaster Pro II or RØDECaster Duo. There are two main ways to do this:

RØDECaster-to-RØDECaster calls.

In all the CallMe Plans, you can directly call another RØDECaster unit by using a unique joining code. This establishes a high-quality, stable audio link between the two RØDECaster units.

To make a connection in this way: 

  1. Tap the 'CallMe' channel icon on your RØDECaster's main screen.
  2. Tap 'Call a RØDECaster'.
  3. Enter the other user's unique joining code. Your RØDECaster will connect once the recipient accepts the call. 

Web Browser calls

The RØDE CallMe and the RØDE CallMe Pro also have unlimited access to Web calls, so that your guest can connect with any device that is connected to their computer.  

  1. Tap the 'CallMe' channel icon.
  2. Locate the unique URL and QR code displayed on the screen.
  3. Share the unique URL and Code or the QR code with your guest.
  4. Your guest will open the link in their web browser, enter their name, grant microphone access, and they will be live on your RØDECaster.

Other call options

CallMe Pro gives you more advanced calling options to configure with third party SIP devices and systems. Additional features include:

  • Multi-guest support (3 CallMe Channels)
  • Includes all RØDE CallMe features, plus a host of professional broadcasting tools
  • Fully integrated IP audio codec with third-party interoperability for remote broadcasting
  • Advanced SIP calling with support for UDP, TCP, TLS, auto-answer, and customizable quick dials
  • Resilient multi-network streaming with RFC7198 compliance and external 4G/5G support
  • Broadcast-grade audio control with support for Opus, G.722, G.711, PCM, and adjustable jitter buffer
  • Flexible control via touchscreen, local web UI, CallMe Hub, Zoom™ integration, and Click-&-Connect

Using CallMe for calls

Hosting calls


For either web or RØDECaster direct calls, you can set up your RØDECaster Pro II and RØDECaster Duo, to receive calls by enabling the "Hosting" function in the CallMe settings.
  1. Navigate to the CallMe settings.
  2. Ensure 'Enable call hosting' is toggled on

When someone calls you, a pop-up notification will appear on your RØDECaster screen.

Tap the green tick to accept the call or the red cross to decline.

You will then be prompted to assign the incoming call to an available CallMe channel. Green channels indicate readiness. If no CallMe channel is assigned, you'll be prompted to assign one to a fader.

Outbound Calls

There are two primary ways to make an outbound call.

Calling another RØDECaster or joining a SIP call (SIP calls are only available to Pro subscribers).

To call another RØDECaster, simply select "Call A RØDECaster" and enter their unique code. If the other user accepts the call, you will then be able to monitor the call, change settings and more all in the channel settings.

Pro Tip

You can block all incoming calls by disabling the "Enable call hosting" toggle in the CallMe settings.

Processing and Recording the CallMe Channel

Verarbeitung

Wie bei den anderen Eingängen des RØDECaster Pro II oder RØDECaster Duo hat ein CallMe-Kanal Zugriff auf die vollständige Suite von Audiobearbeitungswerkzeugen des RØDECasters. Dies ermöglicht es, den Ton eines externen Gastes zu verarbeiten und an die Qualität lokaler Mikrofone anzupassen, um einen professionellen und konsistenten Klang zu gewährleisten.

 Dies umfasst:

  • Gain-Control
  • Equalisation (EQ)
  • Dynamik (Kompressor, Noise Gate, De-Esser)
  • APHEX Exciter

Weitere Informationen finden Sie hier.

Mix-Minus with CallMe

The audio signal from CallMe is routed bi-directionally. So, the remote caller receives a mix of all active inputs on the host's RØDECaster. This is set to mix-minus by default for every CallMe connection.

This core feature prevents the remote caller from hearing an echo of their own voice, which is essential for clear, echo-free conversation.

Aufnahme

Zusammen mit allen anderen Kanälen werden die CallMe-Kanäle in microSD Karten-Multitrack-Aufnahmen enthalten sein.

Für USB Multitrack-Aufnahmen sind die CallMe-Kanäle nicht enthalten.

Using the SMART Pads with CallMe

With CallMe, you can use the SMART Pads as a quick dial - so you can instantly call another device with the press of a single button.

Schnelle Wahl Einrichtung

Sie können schnell einen Fader zuweisen, indem Sie in die Konfigurationen Ihres RØDECasters gehen und die Option "Fader" auswählen, einen verfügbaren Fader wählen und die Option "Call ME" auswählen.

  1. Sobald zugewiesen, öffnen Sie das CallMe-Menü, indem Sie auf das Pfeilsymbol oben rechts auf dem Startbildschirm Ihres Geräts tippen.
  2. Wählen Sie die Schaltfläche "Anruf beitreten" auf einem verfügbaren CallMe-Kanal.
  3. Wählen Sie einen verfügbaren Schnellwahlplatz, geben Sie den Namen und den eindeutigen Code des RØDECasters ein, mit dem Sie sich verbinden möchten, und drücken Sie auf Speichern.

Einem Smart Pad zuweisen

Sobald der Quick Dial-Bereich konfiguriert ist, kann dieser einem SMART Pad zugewiesen werden:

  1. Wählen Sie auf Ihrem Startbildschirm einen leeren SMART Pad-Bereich aus
  2. Wählen Sie im Menü "Neues SMART Pad" die Option "Quick Dials" aus
  3. Wählen Sie den Quick Dial aus, den Sie dem SMART Pad zuweisen möchten, und drücken Sie das grüne Häkchen oben rechts

CallMe Availability and Security 


CallMe Availability

RØDE CallMe is designed to connect you from almost anywhere. However, some countries have local internet rules or government firewalls that can block services like ours, which may affect performance.


If you’re unsure about using CallMe in your region, we suggest checking local advice on SIP and VoIP services before getting started. For any other questions, our friendly support team.

Security on RØDECaster-RØDECaster and Web-RØDECaster Calls

We prioritise the security and privacy of your conversations. So when you make a call, all audio is end-to-end encrypted between you (the caller) and the host.

This means that only the people directly involved in the conversation can ever listen to, or record the audio.


In most cases, this encrypted audio is transferred directly between participants (peer-to-peer) for the fastest, most secure connection. Even if a restrictive network firewall requires the audio to be relayed through a server, it remains fully encrypted and cannot be accessed or listened to by anyone else.


To help us with customer support and to monitor the quality of our service, we securely store limited technical data (metadata) from the call. You can be assured that your encrypted audio is never recorded or stored by our servers.